The US has created a new type of bio-robot that can accelerate the healing of cuts on neural tissues.
This was reported by Extremetech.
This means that in the future it will be possible to treat severed nerves with tiny biological robots that will deliver drugs in all directions of the cut.
This type of biorobot is called anthropobots. They consist of crystal or plastic molds.
How bio-robots can help heal wounds
Scientists have created anthropoid biorobots using a special environment. They used human lung cells, which are also used by bacteria to live and breathe. They grew these cells in special containers, then these cells self-assembled into lumps to live and breathe.
Scientists placed a group of anthropobots to simulate a cut of nervous tissue. They placed a group of anthropobots on each edge of the cut. After a while, they observed that the anthropobots began to move toward the center of the cut, creating a bridge between the two edges.
This bridge consisted of lung cells that secreted substances that promoted tissue healing. In a few days, the cut was completely healed, and the anthropobots disintegrated into individual cells that were absorbed by the body.
What is anthropobotic bioengineering?
The scientists called their discovery “anthropobot bioengineering.” They believe that this could have great potential for treating various diseases and injuries, especially those that damage nerve tissue.
They also hope that in the future they will be able to create anthropobots from different types of cells that will have different functions and properties.
For example, anthropobots made from heart cells can help restore the rhythm of the heartbeat, and anthropobots made from brain cells can improve memory and learning.
The scientists also said they plan to conduct additional animal and human studies to test the safety and effectiveness of anthropobots.
